The O'Neill Foundation
The O'Neill Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $922.
The O'Neill Foundation at a glance
In short: The O'Neill Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,242
- -67.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,081
- -67.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The O'Neill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham ($1K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The O'Neill Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $18K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham Houston, TX | Program support | $1,242 |
| Mederi Foundation Ashland, OR | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sacred Heart Southern Missions Walls, MS | Program support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,059 | $4,343 | $3,242 | 3 | — | $922 | — |
| 2023 | $3,284 | $1,303 | $11,303 | $10,000 | 3 | $10,000 | $1,006 | $412 |
| 2022 | $13,284 | $1,148 | $12,580 | $11,000 | 5 | $11,000 | $457 | $955 |
| 2021 | $24,716 | $3,603 | $14,887 | $13,000 | 3 | $13,000 | $2,972 | $1,598 |
| 2020 | $36,000 | $1,856 | $19,337 | $17,500 | 5 | — | $1,119 | $2,368 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The O'Neill Foundation is led by Brian E O'Neill, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian E O'Neill
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn O'Neill
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean O'Neill
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The O'Neill Foundation
How much does The O'Neill Foundation give each year?
The O'Neill Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is The O'Neill Foundation's typical grant size?
The O'Neill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,081, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The O'Neill Foundation give grants?
The O'Neill Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (31%) and Mississippi (31%).
Does The O'Neill Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The O'Neill Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (3 grants).
What is The O'Neill Foundation's EIN?
The O'Neill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0517919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The O'Neill Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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